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Persuasive Essay Scaffolder

Scaffolds a persuasive essay with thesis, evidence pillars, counterargument, and paragraph topic sentences.

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Scaffold a persuasive essay on: "remote-first teams should default to async decisions" for college business writing course.

Include:
1) Thesis statement (arguable, specific)
2) 3 supporting pillars with evidence types needed (data, expert, anecdote)
3) Strongest counterargument + rebuttal
4) Paragraph-by-paragraph outline with topic sentences
5) Suggested transitions
6) Conclusion that advances a practical implication, not a restatement

Constraints:
- Citation style hint: APA 7
- Length target: 1200 words
- Avoid logical fallacies; call out risks if the claim invites them

Tips

Ask the model to mark claims that need sources.
Request a 'steelman' of the opposing view before rebuttal.
Use the outline as a checklist while drafting.

Use cases

Student essay planning
Opinion pieces
Internal policy proposals

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